The Hundred Best Blank Verse Passages In The English Language (1907)

By Adam L. Gowans and Adam Luke Gowans

Book Overview

The Hundred Best Blank Verse Passages In The English Language is a book compiled by Adam Luke Gowans and published in 1907. The book contains a collection of 100 of the finest examples of blank verse in the English language, chosen from the works of various poets and playwrights. Blank verse is a type of poetry that does not rhyme but has a regular meter, often used in epic and dramatic poetry. The passages in the book cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and morality, and are presented in chronological order, from the works of William Shakespeare to those of contemporary poets. Gowans provides an introduction to each passage, giving context to the piece and explaining its significance. The book is intended as a reference for students of poetry, literature, and drama, as well as for lovers of poetry who wish to explore the beauty and power of blank verse.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163888486
• ISBN13: 9781163888483
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"